US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Soul Train BVL1-2270
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BVL1-2270A-1S KENDUN b ISide A runout
BVL1-2270B-1S KENDUN b ISide B runout
BVL1-2270-ASide A label
BVL1-2270-BSide B label
The WhispersOpen Up Your Love
Vinyl pressings
Open Up Your Love
by The Whispers · 1977
11 pressings6 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Open Up Your Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Open Up Your Love
7 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Soul Train BVL1-2270
- Format
- LP, Album · Black Soul Train label
- Runout / matrix
BVL1-2270A-1S KENDUN bSide A runout
BVL1-2270B-1S KENDUN bSide B runout
BVL1-2270-ASide A label
BVL1-2270-BSide B label
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Soul Train FL 12270
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Soul Train CVL1-2270
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1977- Label and catalog number
- Soul Train RVP-6246
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
South Africa
1977- Label and catalog number
- Soul Train BVL1-2270
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Soul Train CVL1-2270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Soul Train RVP-6246First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | South Africa | Soul Train BVL1-2270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | Soul Train FL-12270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Soul Train FL 12270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Soul Train BVL1-2270First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Soul Train BVL1-2270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Solar AYL1-3839LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Solar BVL1-2270LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | RCA RPL-8003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Japan | RCA RPL-8003LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Make It With You4:59
- A2Chocolate Girl3:38
- A3Love Is A Dream4:49
- A4Open Up Your Love4:41
- B1I Fell In Love Last Night (At The Disco)4:27
- B2You Are Number One3:59
- B3You Never Miss Your Water ('Til Your Well Runs Dry)3:34
- B4I'm Gonna Make You My Wife4:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Open Up Your Love are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Open Up Your Love are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 1980.
When was Open Up Your Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Soul Train BVL1-2270.
How do I tell if my copy of Open Up Your Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BVL1-2270, FL 12270, CVL1-2270, RVP-6246) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BVL1-2270A-1S KENDUN b I and BVL1-2270B-1S KENDUN b I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Open Up Your Love on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
